City increases short-term rental enforcement, but only 43 adjudications in 2022 so far
The city’s goal is to have up to 600 adjudications a year once the office is fully staffed.
Tag: Airbnb
Records show how Cantrell administration officials walked back Airbnb enforcement plans over the past year
Earlier this year, officials asked for as many as 16 new STR enforcement employees. That later went down to three. Emails show that top-ranking officials were nervous about how new enforcement rules would affect city tax revenue.
City Council passes tighter restrictions on short-term rentals
Some advocates worry that prospectors will use the nearly four-month gap between today’s vote and when the new rules go into effect to skirt restrictions on commercial permits.
City contractor that authored short-term rental study has repeatedly worked for Airbnb
HR&A study urged the council against affordable unit requirements and strict limits on commercial short-term rentals.
City revokes STR permit for house that neighbor rented to prove it was operating illegally
Owner is fined $2,500 and ordered to provide proof of booking cancellations.
Frustrated with city enforcement, this woman rented the Airbnb across the street just to prove it was operating illegally
The New Orleans City Council has worked toward more restrictive regulations on short-term rentals for the past year. Now council members want to tighten enforcement.
Short term rental overhaul takes major step forward, but still plenty of work left
Final vote on proposals should come within 90 days. The City Council has yet to address caps on commercial licenses, affordability measures or improved enforcement.
Cantrell administration predicting increase in short-term rental sales as part of infrastructure deal
STR sales continue to increase in spite of yearlong freeze on whole-home rentals.
City Planning Commission recommends short-term rental changes
Proposal would limit residential short-term rentals to owners with a homestead exemption and place caps on commercial short-term rentals.
Councilwoman pushes permanent restrictions for short-term rentals
Palmer's proposal would tie residential Airbnbs to a homestead exemption. Rules in non-residential districts would depend on a building's size.
